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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Oct 2021, 4.11pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to storm damage
Coolah Tops National Park is currently closed due to severe storm damage. The park will remain closed until further notice, while emergency maintenance work takes place to restore access and to assess and remediate storm damage hazards.
We will regularly review and update closure information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Castlereagh Office on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.13pm
Other planned events: Campground Bookings
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Tue 12 Oct 2021, 9.37am to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Oct 2021, 3.42pm
Closed areas: Road closed due to flood damage
A number of roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage. The closed roads are:
- California trail - until late October 2021
- Martindale trail - re-opening to permits early December 2021
- Hunter Main trail:
- King's Cross to Sheepskin Hut - until mid November 2021
- Sheepskin Hut trail to Raspberry Junction - until late November 2021
- Raspberry Junction to Three Ways - until mid December 2021
- Mellong Range trail - until late December 2021
Visitor areas currently closed due to these works include:
- California Hut - until late October
- Sheepskin Hut - until mid November
Commission Road will remain open however delays may be experienced as road works on this trail have traffic control. Gates that are in place have been locked and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Thu 7 Oct 2021, 5.08pm to Sun 10 Apr 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 12.18pm
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial and ground baiting pest management program in this park from Monday 11 October 2021 to Sunday 10 April 2022.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products and CPE (ejectors) containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Oct 2021, 2.58pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to fire and/or flood damage:
- Heartbreak Hill campground
- Colo Meroo campground
- Dingo Dell
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 3.48pm to Fri 29 Oct 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Oct 2021, 1.30pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to storm damage
The following areas in this park are closed due to storm damage, trail erosion and rockfalls:
- Tootie Creek fire trail - from Friday 1 October to Tuesday 19 October 2021.
- T3 fire trail - from mid-October until late October 2021 or until otherwise advised.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Mon 20 Sep 2021, 9.59am to Mon 1 Nov 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Sep 2021, 4.11pm
Other incidents: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in this reserve from Monday 20 September to Wednesday 20 October 2021 (inclusive). The program will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs, and pets and working dogs may be affected. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Fri 10 Sep 2021, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Sep 2021, 10.28am
Closed areas: Area closed due to geological instability
Golden Gully Arch walking track at Hill End Historic Site is closed due a geological instability and risk of falling rocks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9023.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jun 2021, 4.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Aug 2021, 8.14am
Other planned events: Coorongooba campground partial closure
There is no vehicle access or camping in the eastern half of Coorongooba campground. The closure is to allow the area to settle and regenerate after major earthworks. This area has been substantially upgraded as a part of the NSW Government's Improving Access to National Parks Program.
Campground capacity has been reduced to reflect the area closed. New picnic tables and barbeques will be installed during this closure.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 900.
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Applies from Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.39pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jul 2021, 12.24pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh meat baits and/or Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 8 February 2021 and Friday 31 December 2021 in Wollemi National Park. This program is to protect the endangered Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby.
The following trails will be used as a part of this program:
- Capertee River trail, downstream of the Coorongooba campground
- Canobla Gap fire trail
- Capertee River North trail
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Sat 26 Jun 2021, 7.51am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 7.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jul 2021, 1.52pm
Other planned events: Poison 1080 wild dog and fox control program notice
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of meat, manufactured products and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Saturday 26 June 2021 to Thursday 30 November 2021 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Abercrombie National Park and State Conservation Area
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Wollemi National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
- Mares Forest National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state focused biosecurity issues. All baiting locations will be signposted.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, call the NPWS Kanangra area on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 13 May 2021, 8.00am to Wed 17 Nov 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 3.37pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 17 May to Wednesday 17 November 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. This program is carried out as part of the following Blue Mountains Branch Pest Management Strategies: Western Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan, Central Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan & Post Fire Aerial Baiting Program.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please email or call the NPWS Bulga Office on (02) 6574 5555
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Applies from Thu 13 May 2021, 11.00am to Wed 17 Nov 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jun 2021, 1.55pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in this park from Monday 17 May to Wednesday 17 November 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Mudgee Office on (02) 6370 9000
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Applies from Thu 14 Jan 2021, 11.10am to Tue 1 Mar 2022, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jan 2021, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Big Yango precinct closed
Some parts of Big Yengo National Park are closed for repair until Tuesday 1 March 2022 following significant storm and fire damage. Trails, fords, buildings and other infrastructure need to be repaired to ensure visitor safety and enjoyment.
The closed areas are:
- Big Yango House
- Blue Gums campground
- Mountain Arm campground
- Big Yango loop trail
- Yango walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jan 2021, 7.36am
Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park
You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.
Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 18 Oct 2020, 6.23pm
Safety alerts: Coorongooba campground - river access
Access to the Coorongooba campground is via a causeway through the Capertee River. This causeway is subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rains falling upstream, making the causeway impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 18 Sep 2020, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 18 Oct 2020, 6.23pm
Safety alerts: Capertee National Park causeways
Access to Capertee Homestead, Capertee Cottage, Capertee campground and the western side of Capertee National Park is via a causeways through the Capertee River.
These causeways are subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rains falling upstream, making the causeway impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2020, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2020, 3.09pm
Closed areas: Closed areas
Lees Pinch lookout walking track in Goulburn River National Park is closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2020, 4.27pm
Other planned events: Post fire relief program - ongoing aerial pest management program underway
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is running a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Wallabadah Nature Reserve from Monday 11 May to Wednesday 11 November 2020.
For more information call the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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